PFC Chapter 332 Yuan Chen's follow-up Wu wants to restore
Chapter 332 Yuan Chen's follow-up Wu wants to restore
In Yongshou Palace, after returning from paying respects, Imperial Concubine Nianhulu sat at the top seat drinking tea and discussing the matter of enfeoffment of the six palaces with several other concubines sitting on both sides.
Only Concubine Yuan and Chen Da Ying were kneeling on the ground. Everyone seemed to be unable to see them and pretended they did not exist.
At this time, Concubine Tong put down her teacup, looked at the two people kneeling on the ground, pale and shaky, a stern look flashed in her eyes, and she looked up and said to Concubine Niu Hulu:
"Your Highness, I see that Concubine Yuan and Concubine Chen look unhappy. Let's get them up, especially Concubine Yuan. She will soon become Concubine Yuan. Isn't it inappropriate for her to kneel like this?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Niuhulu's eyes shot towards Concubine Yuan on the ground like a sharp sword, but her voice was still as gentle as usual:
"Look, I was so happy about the news that I was appointed as one of the six concubines that I forgot that Concubine Yuan and Concubine Chen are still paying their respects and haven't gotten up yet. Why don't you two get up quickly?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the palace servants of Concubine Yuan and Chen Da Ying hurried forward to help their masters.
Concubine Yuan and Lady Chen had no idea how long they had been kneeling; their legs had already become numb. If it hadn't been for the support of the palace maids beside them, they would not have been able to get up.
Even so, after the two men barely stood up, they did not dare to sit down immediately. Instead, they endured the discomfort in their knees and bowed to express their gratitude, then sat down carefully.
Seeing this, Lady Nara (the other Lady Nara Chang was not the Lady Nara Chang Zai who was sentenced to death before) covered her lips with a handkerchief and chuckled:
"Congratulations to Concubine Yuan. When you become a concubine, you will raise the Fourteenth Princess yourself. It will be different from a concubine like me. I may not see Concubine Yuan in Yongshou Palace soon. Now you have to see her more often."
"That's right. We are begging you to confer the title of Imperial Concubine on us. We cannot do anything that would embarrass you."
"I used to think that Concubine Yuan was a low-key and responsible person, but I didn't expect that we were wrong about her."
"And Chen Da Ying is the same. If you don't make a name for yourself, you'll be amazing when you do!"
Several concubines of lower rank in Yongshou Palace looked at Concubine Yuan and Chen Da Ying and started talking one after another.
No matter how brave and excited Concubine Yuan was in Chuxiu Palace before, after kneeling for so long, her brain, which was impacted by bravery and excitement, completely sobered up, and her whole body was cold.
In Chuxiu Palace, she was so overwhelmed by the news that she might be promoted to a concubine that she even openly humiliated Concubine Nianhulu and cooperated with Concubine Xian to force Concubine Nianhulu to agree to ask the emperor to confer a title on her.
However, their purpose before coming was clearly to have Concubine Xian raise the Fourteenth Princess so that they could move to Chuxiu Palace.
This time he not only failed to gain the prize but also lost the rice. He lost face for Concubine Nianhulu and deeply offended her.
And before that, she had offended Concubine Xian because of Concubine Nianhulu's plan. So, no matter whether she could be awarded the title of concubine in this grand ceremony of ennobling the six palaces, she had offended the two highest-ranking concubines in the palace, and her future life would definitely be difficult.
Concubine Yuan regretted it deeply, looked flustered and at a loss, fidgeting, mumbling and stammering as she explained:
"My Lady, I am not like that. I just felt dizzy for a moment... Yes, I felt dizzy."
Concubine Yuan could not help but kneel down again, kowtowed with a pale face and said:
"I dare not force you to ask for a title for me. I was confused at the time and just followed Concubine Xian's advice. Please forgive me this time!"
Chen agreed and knelt down again at this time.
She didn't expect that she had finally been able to conceal the defeat at Mulan Hunting Ground in front of Concubine Nianhulu by keeping a low profile, and then she came up with a strategy for Concubine Nianhulu. However, Concubine Xian resolved the plan as soon as she appeared, and even turned the tables on her.
Now Imperial Concubine Nianhulu would definitely be disappointed and angry with me, and I would never have a chance to make a success again.
No, no, absolutely not.
Chen Da Ying lowered her head with a flash of unwillingness in her eyes. She bit her lower lip tightly, and the news of Concubine Xian's enthronement of the six palaces emerged in her mind.
She must seize the opportunity to catch the emperor's eye before the imperial edict to confer titles on the six palaces is issued, and think quickly in her mind.
Chen Da Ying suddenly thought of the information she had heard before. Every year, the Emperor would go to worship the Empress on special days such as the Crown Prince’s birthday and New Year’s Eve.
There are two opportunities this year. One is New Year's Eve, and the other is when the prince accompanies the second wife back home nine days after the wedding. On that day, the emperor is very likely to go to Kunning Palace to pay homage to the Empress Yuan. That will be his only chance.
Chen agreed with a look of determination.
Noble Consort Niuhulu stroked the jade bracelet on her wrist, looked at Noble Lady Yuan with a half-smile, and said in a leisurely tone:
"Why is Concubine Yuan kneeling again? What have you done wrong that I need to forgive? Concubine Xian is of higher status than me, so you are right to listen to her!"
When Concubine Yuan heard this, her face suddenly turned pale. Concubine Niu Hulu said again:
"As for the matter of requesting a title, I am just a powerless concubine and have no say in front of the emperor. You have found the wrong person."
Concubine Yuan tightened her fingers on the ground, raised her head with trembling lips, and forced the corners of her mouth to rise.
"Your Majesty, you are too polite. Whether there are concubines among the six palaces this time, it is all my luck. How dare I trouble Your Majesty?"
Concubine Nianhulu glanced at Concubine Yuan indifferently, and a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes.
This bitch was doing this for her own good, but she dared to humiliate her in public and even dreamed of making her a concubine and moving out of Yongshou Palace. She is truly an ungrateful person.
No matter whether this person is on the list of the six palaces this time, she will not let Concubine Yuan get her wish. She is only worthy of being a small noble.
Out of the corner of his eye he saw Chen Da Ying standing a little further back.
This bitch is even more hateful. It was her who came up with the idea of moving the palace. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have made a fool of myself and been laughed at in Chuxiu Palace today. Thinking of the sarcastic and mocking looks I received in Chuxiu Palace today.
Concubine Nianhulu immediately tightly grasped the jade bracelet on her wrist, and a trace of embarrassment and cruelty flashed through her heart.
She would never let this person go. Then she thought that this person was a traitor and would definitely not let go of this great event of conferring the six palaces. She came up with an idea in an instant.
Her mind was in a thousand turns, but in a flash, Concubine Niuhulu smiled slightly and said in a gentle voice:
"Well, it's getting late, I'm tired, let's all go!"
Tong Guiren originally wanted to ask Concubine Nianhulu about her previous promise to promote her to the position of concubine, but when she saw Concubine Nianhulu's eyes that did not allow for rejection, she had to swallow the words back.
He glanced at Concubine Yuan with an obscure expression and was the first to leave.
After everyone left, Nanny Qin stepped forward to massage Concubine Niu Hulu's temples and said:
"Your Majesty, we can't miss this grand ceremony of conferring titles on the six palaces. We must at least get a title."
Imperial Concubine Niuhulu leaned back in her chair with a relaxed look, and said with her eyes slightly closed:
"That's what I mean, Jingyan, write a letter to my family."
"Yes, ma'am."
On the other side, in Yonghe Palace, when Concubine Wu heard the news that the emperor was going to confer titles on the six palaces in Chuxiu Palace, she immediately made up her mind to take this opportunity to restore her title and status, but how to do it?
After thinking hard for a long time, she suddenly heard the Fourteenth Prince crying loudly from the side hall, and an idea suddenly occurred to her.